The old Kama Sutra texts talk about the physical and psychological growth that can become available to us when we break away from our normal habits of love making. When we move into nature, for example, we can mimic the birds and the bees, the lioness and her suitor or two fishes swimming side by side. The use of swings, trees, rocks, meadows and other natural supports in the out of doors can add an element of mystery and erotic excitement to the sex act. We become aware of our surroundings and thus aware of our intimacy and sexual acts when we remove ourselves from repetitive behaviours.

In modern living situations, it’s often difficult to get outdoors to find a place that feels safe to express sexual love in. If you have a backyard that is private, you can create areas that may be conducive to lovemaking. Try a gliding porch swing, a piece of lawn furniture or set up a hook for a purchased loveswing in many different places around the yard or in the house. Doing that will add versatility and titillating new variations to your lovemaking with your partner...